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Join Kiana McDole as she presents her recent research on the "Influence of Perceived Personality Traits on Police Horse Selection." In this informative talk, Kiana delves into trait characterisation, motives, and objectives behind her study. She outlines her hypotheses, methodologies, and shares insightful results, including demographic information and identified personality traits.

Through comprehensive analysis, Kiana explores trait comparisons, highlighting important traits and identifying reported ‘dealbreaker’ traits. She discusses the implications of her research findings, shedding light on their significance for police horse selection processes.

Kiana graduated from the University of Guelph in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Bio-Resource Management, specializing in Equine Management. Throughout her academic journey, she developed a keen interest in equine facility management and design, focusing on their impacts on equine behavior and welfare.

Her dedication to equine welfare is evident through her involvement in research projects, including studying the effects of blindfolding on ease of handling in horses and investigating the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for injury recovery and pain management in equines.

Beyond her studies, Kiana was an active member of the University of Guelph’s Animal Welfare Judging team, representing her institution at the 2022 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest in Raleigh, NC, where she placed 5th among graduate student participants. With over 20 years of personal involvement in the equine industry and ownership of two horses, Kiana's commitment to equine welfare is both professional and personal.